Calorie intake explanation

[Bobbysully_1]

I put my calorie intake to 1200 a day and I’ve eaten 1228 but I’ve burned over 2000 so why am I over when I’ve burned more than I have eaten. Thanks 

Moderator edit: updated subject for clarity

[LanuzaFitbit]

A very warm welcome to the Forums @Bobbysully_1! 

If you have manually set your calorie intake goal, then it will show that you are over because you have gone over the goal that you set up. Alternatively, if you setup a food plan, you might still be over the calorie deficit that was setup as a goal, even if you have indeed burned more than what you have consumed.

I hope this clarifies the situation. Let me know if you have any questions.

[Bobbysully_1]

Thanks for the reply. So I will still lose weight because I’ve burned more than I have eaten? 

[LanuzaFitbit]

Hey @Bobbysully_1.

Essentially,  yes. But keep in mind that the rate at which you lose weight will depend on how big that difference is. Ideally you'd want to have a considerable difference, something like 250 calories or more at least.

I hope this clarifies the situation! If you have any further questions please let me know.